About this podcast
Hosted by Katrina H McLarin, with co-host and author V. Cheryl Womack: Camp Confidential dives deep into Cheryl’s powerful, firsthand account of surviving a women’s federal prison camp.
Based on her eye-opening book How to Go to Camp, this season is a raw, real, and necessary guide for any woman facing incarceration — and for anyone who wants to understand what really goes on behind the gates.
From intake to release, Cheryl shares the truth no one talks about — the rules, the culture, the mental prep, and the unexpected lessons inside. Whether you’re seeking guidance, insight, or just a deeper look into the federal prison system, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- Gone But Not Forgotten · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 23In this special episode of Camp Confidential, Katrina McLarin sits down with Dean Piearson, husband of Cheryl Womack, to share his experience as the spouse of someone facing a…
- Walking The Probation Tightrope · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 22In this conversation, Katrina McLarin and Cheryl Womack discuss the complexities of life after incarceration, focusing on the transition from prison to probation and the…
- Halfway But Not Home · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 21In this episode, Katrina McLarin sits down with Cheryl Womack to unpack the complex transition from prison to a halfway house. Cheryl shares her first impressions of life inside…
- Ready Or Not · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 20In this episode, Cheryl Womack shares her emotional journey leading up to her release from a women's federal prison, detailing the complexities of navigating the halfway house…
- Whatever Can Go Wrong Will Go Wrong · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this episode, hosts Katrina McLarin and Cheryl Womack reflect on Cheryl’s journey — from serving her prison sentence to now facing time in a halfway house. Cheryl shares the…
- Everyone Does The Time · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this conversation, Cheryl Womack shares her experiences of incarceration and its profound impact on her family and personal life. She discusses the emotional challenges faced…
- Your Health Your Burden · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 17This conversation explores the challenges and realities of healthcare for women in federal prison, emphasizing the importance of proactive health management before incarceration…
- Crossing The Tracks: RDAP · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this episode of Camp Confidential – Beyond the Bars, Cheryl Womack shares her candid observations about the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) in women’s federal prisons…
- Ed-DUH-cation · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this compelling episode, former inmate Cheryl Womack sits down with co-host Katrina McLarin to explore the transformative power—and challenging limitations—of education within…
- You've Got Mail · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this conversation, Cheryl Womack shares her experiences of communication while incarcerated, emphasizing the critical role of mail in maintaining connections with the outside…
- It’s No Michelin Star · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode, Cheryl Womack dishes out the raw truth about life in the prison cafeteria. From bland, repetitive meals to the lack of proper nutrition, Cheryl gives a candid…
- The Race Divide · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this powerful episode of Camp Confidential – Beyond the Bars, Cheryl Womack opens up about the racial dynamics she witnessed and experienced during her time in a women’s…
- Faith Behind Bars · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this conversation, Cheryl Womack shares her experiences of faith and religion during her time in a women's federal prison. She discusses how her beliefs evolved, the role of…
- Under The Microscope · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this powerful episode, Cheryl Womack opens up about the realities of staying connected from inside a women’s federal prison. She shares the emotional highs and lows of limited…
- The Prison Entrepreneur · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 9This episode explores the entrepreneurial spirit of women in prison, highlighting their creativity and resourcefulness in creating businesses and services to survive. Cheryl…
- Get A Job · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this conversation, Cheryl Womack shares her experiences of working in a federal women's prison camp, discussing the importance of employment for inmates, the challenges of the…
- Unsafe Sanctuary · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this conversation, Cheryl Womack shares her experiences of life in a women's federal prison, detailing the unsafe conditions, lack of medical care, and the psychological…
- Shots Fired - Adding Time · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode, Katrina McLarin and Cheryl Womack discuss the intricacies of life in federal prison, focusing on the implications of good behavior, the consequences of receiving…
- Commissary · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 5This conversation delves into the intricacies of commissary in women's federal prisons, highlighting budgeting, essential items, food quality, communication challenges, and the…
- Drop & Roll · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 4Cheryl Womack returns to share one of the most harrowing days of her life—her self-surrender to a women’s federal prison camp. In this gripping episode, she walks Katrina through…
